Headlamp Restore

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One of my favourite jobs is headlamp restoration. Though it is hardwork and time consuming sanding with precision, the small area of work allows for undivided attention to perfect the process.

Headlamps turn yellow with age due to deterioration by the sun's UV rays. This is especially severe for most JDM and euro cars. This not only spoils the look of the car, but also reduces light output.

This time, the Evolution VIII MR


Note the blurriness and lack of clarity of the headlamp.
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Lack of reflections too.
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Same on the other side.
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Close-up inspection with light shows a lot of fine cracks which appears as hazing from a distance.
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The hazing is caused by many micro-cracks.
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The laborious sanding begins. Started with 1200 grit and noticed that it barely removed anything. Stepped down to 800 grit. Followed up by 1200, 1500, 2000 and 2500 grit.
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After sanding, polishing took place. Pads used were Lake country 3" wool and white polishing pad. Products were Megs M105 and M205.
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50/50. After cutting with wool.
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Both headlamps were decontaminated with Optimum Power Clean to remove any polishing oils and residue.
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What better way to protect such delicate part... A permanent hard coat.
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Reflects well...
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Clarity restored.
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Some before-after pictures. Disregard the colour difference as it was a different time of the day.
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50/50
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50/50
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Hope you won't mind some vain shots well deserved after a meticulous crafting...
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My favourite...
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Let the light shine. No more wasted energy.
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Thank you...
 
sweet :love: excellent job :adore::adore::adore:
Yeah...very sweet indeed!
wow... Look new! :top:
Thank you for the cheers guys!


I like most...

The photo with the camera man taking the photo in the reflection of it....:love:
Hahaha... That's me... That's my favourite shot too..


Where can get thus product ... Great ??!
Which products? The optimum coating is not available to end user. However, optimum has opti coat 2.0 that is meant for end user. The easier to use version. Maybe you can contact KC or Seech in this forum. Or, I suggest you to get the service instead...
 

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